UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Department of Political Science Criminal Justice Program CRIMINAL JUSTICE 302 YOUTH CRIME AND JUVENILE JUSTICE Section 001: Tuesday and Thursday - 9:30-10:45am HHH 303 Designed to give students a multidisciplinary understanding of the youth crime problem and the juvenile justice system. Topics include the causes and consequences of youth crime, intervention and treatment methods, juvenile law and juvenile courts. Instructor: Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. Office: Hibbard 429 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:00, and by appointment Phone: (715) 836-4058 Email: patchinj@uwec.edu (preferred method of communication) Website: https://people.uwec.edu/patchinj/ Twitter: @justinpatchin COURSE OBJECTIVES This course with help the student: learn and understand the differing theoretical perspectives that attempt to explain juvenile delinquency; understand the nature and extent of delinquency in the United States and other countries; critically assess the merits of different treatment approaches and modalities; examine the function of the juvenile justice system and its position as a correctional tool; develop reading, writing, and public speaking skills that are imperative in any criminal justice agency. TEXT Siegel L. J., & Welsh, B. C. (2015). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (12th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage. Additional readings will be handed out in class and be available online when relevant. OFFICE HOURS Students are encouraged to seek help from the instructor whenever necessary. Posted office hours will be available for walk-in assistance, and appointments can be scheduled for other times. ATTENDANCE/CLASS PARTICIPATION Because your participation in class is encouraged so that you may most competently master course materials, your regular attendance is expected. The vast majority of exam questions will be generated directly from lecture notes and in-class discussions. Attentive note taking, then, will ensure proper preparedness for all exams. It is the student's responsibility to CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 1
contact another member of the class to get lecture notes and handouts missed as a result of an absence. Class participation points will be distributed through group projects, pop quizzes, and other spontaneous activities that can only be earned through active participation in class. Students who are absent will not be able to earn these points. A total of fifteen participation points will be available throughout the semester. RESEARCH PAPER Each student will write a comprehensive research paper discussing a major issue in juvenile justice (worth 100 points). The paper should begin with a synthesis of the available literature on a particular problem discussed in class (for example: juvenile delinquency, violent youth crime, drug abuse, gangs, etc.). Describe the nature and extent of the problem and make the case for why we need to focus on it. Next, offer an evidence-based solution to the problem. Identify a program or policy that you believe could help. Cite empirical studies to prove that your proposed solution could work. Below is a list of the main elements that must be incorporated into the paper: Title Page (title of paper, author name, course name/section, date) Abstract (100-word synopsis of the paper) Introduction (statement of problem/issue, map of the direction of the paper) Body (literature review, analysis of problem, proposed solution, evidence) Conclusion (what is the consensus regarding this topic, recommendations, limitations) Works Cited Page (lists the articles and books from which you referenced ideas) The paper must be 8-10 pages, double-spaced, single sided, and must conform to American Psychological Association (APA) standards. The APA Publication Manual (5th edition) may be of great assistance to the student in the composition and organization of this paper. A Title page, Abstract, and Works Cited page must be attached, but do not count towards the 8-10 page requirement. A standard 12-point font must be used (such as Arial or Times New Roman), and normal margins must be included (1" on all sides). The student must incorporate citations from at least 5 scholarly refereed (peer reviewed) journals in the field of criminal justice. Examples include: Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, Justice Quarterly, Crime and Delinquency, and Youth and Society. A comprehensive list is available on the course website. Students may not cite or copy information from websites. This is not scholarly information. Check with the instructor if you have any questions. Be certain to cite any ideas that are not exclusively your own. It is generally better to cite too often than not enough. Improper citation is plagiarism and will be treated as such. If you have any questions at all, consult the APA Publication Manual or the instructor. It is also improper to turn in a paper for this class that you previously turned in for another class (or to include a large amount of text already used for previous assignments in other classes). Choose a topic you have not researched for another class. Content from papers previously submitted for another class will not be reviewed when assessing your paper. The instructor may submit the paper to turnitin.com to alleviate any potential concerns about plagiarism or other citationrelated problems. If you have questions about this, be sure to consult with the instructor. The majority of the points for the paper will be based on content; however, form (i.e. spelling and grammar) will also be a major component. A more detailed delineation is available on the CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 2
course website. Interested students should contact the Academic Skills Center or the Center for Writing Excellence (both housed in CENT 2104) for writing assistance. It is advised that students begin thinking about their paper early in the semester. To encourage this, various assignments are due throughout the semester. All assignments are due at the start of class on the due date. Failure to complete these assignments on time will result in the deduction of points from the paper. Two points will be deducted if the assignment is not turned in by the start of class on the date it is due; students will receive half credit for assignments that are turned after midnight on the due date. 72 hours after the due/date time, no credit will be given (consistent with university policy). Five points will be deducted from the paper if turned in after the due time, on the due date. An additional 10 points will be deducted for each day the paper is late. There will be a dropbox on D2L for each of these assignments. Be sure to upload your papers prior to the deadline (start of class for all assignments). Topic: Tuesday, 10/30 Outline: Tuesday, 11/6 Paper Sources: Tuesday, 11/13 Summary/Abstract: Tuesday, 11/20 FINAL PAPER DUE: Tuesday, 12/4 PRESENTATION Each student will be responsible for presenting his or her paper to the rest of the class at the end of the semester (date and time to be determined by the instructor). Presentations must be between 5 and 7 minutes in length, and should briefly summarize the topic, build on what was learned in class, and discuss issues not directly covered in class or in the text. Material from these presentations may be included in the final exam. Students are encouraged (but not required) to use any multimedia tools that will help to convey their messages (i.e., PowerPoint). The presentation will be assessed by the instructor with a maximum of twenty points available. EXAMINATIONS Exams will include a mixture of multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and short essay questions and will cover all the material in the readings assigned in the textbook, additional readings handed out, or anything discussed in class. In short, anything discussed in class or in the text is a potential exam question. No materials may be referenced while taking the exam. Each regular exam will be worth 50 points and the comprehensive (cumulative) final exam will be worth 75 points. Careful evaluation of all assigned readings, along with attentive participation in class discussions should adequately prepare students for all exams. Students who are having difficulty understanding a topic, concept, or approach discussed in either the text or in class are encouraged to seek assistance from the instructor immediately. Most problems can be resolved if addressed early in the semester. Exam 1: Thursday, 9/27 Exam 2: Thursday, 11/1 Exam 3: Thursday, 11/29 Comprehensive Final Exam: Wednesday, 12/19 (5:00pm) CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 3
Students must come to the exams on time and prepared. This means arriving early and bringing two number 2 pencils along with your student ID. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes after the start of the exam will not be allowed to take the exam; ARRIVE ON TIME. Make-up exams are highly discouraged. If an emergency arises which necessitates that you miss a scheduled exam, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible. Some special considerations can be made in these circumstances. Make-up exams will be different from the regularly scheduled exam, and may be in a completely different form (i.e., essay). Exam results will be posted on the course website as soon as possible after the exam. Generally, they will be available within 72 hours. NOTE: 72 hours after the scheduled date, a missed exam will automatically become a 0 and cannot be changed for any reason, within the guidelines of University policy. EXTRA CREDIT Students have the option of earning extra credit points by completing a book review of a book that addresses juvenile justice issues. Based on the quality of the review, up to 10 points can be added to the final point total earned. As a result, this extra credit opportunity can have the effect of raising the point total significantly. Students interested in this opportunity must contact the instructor prior to the third exam to discuss the details. GRADES Grades will be assigned based on the three regular exams, the final exam, the paper, and the presentation of the paper. A total of 400 points will be available. A cumulative outline of a student's standing in the course will be available on the course website. Points Available Percent of Total Exam 1: 50 12.50 Exam 2: 50 12.50 Exam 3: 50 12.50 Final Exam: 75 18.75 Research Paper: 100 25.00 Presentation: 20 5.00 Paper Topic: 10 2.50 Paper Outline: 10 2.50 Paper Summary: 10 2.50 Paper Sources: 10 2.50 Class Participation: 15 3.75 Total 400 100.0 Students who would like to challenge the grade received on any assignment may do so, in writing, to the instructor. The written challenge must be submitted to the instructor within 72 hours of when the grade was posted. A meeting will be set up between the student and the instructor to discuss the merits of the challenge and determine whether additional points may be warranted. Final grades, however, cannot be challenged. The final grade for the course will be determined by summing the points earned from each exam, the paper, and the presentation, as well as any extra credit points that may have been earned throughout the semester. Final grades will be distributed using the following scale: CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 4
Points Earned Percent of Total Points Earned Final Grade 373 93.33 A 360 90.00 A- 346 86.66 B+ 333 83.33 B 320 80.00 B- 306 76.66 C+ 293 73.33 C 280 70.00 C- 266 66.66 D+ 253 63.33 D 240 60.00 D- Less than 240 Less than 60.00 F ACADEMIC HONESTY It is expected that students will conform to the highest professional and ethical standards at all times. Students are encouraged to study together for exams. However, any student found copying another student s exam will receive a 0 for that exam. The standard of proof for such an incident is less than that of the criminal justice system; therefore, make certain that you do not act in any way that might lead the instructor to believe you were looking at another student's exam. If a student witnesses this type of breach in professional conduct, it is his or her responsibility to report it to the instructor as soon as possible. The paper must be the sole product of the student who turns it in. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Proper citation of another author's work is required. If a student s paper is found to contain information not of his or her individual creation without proper citation, the student will receive a 0 for the paper. (Note that self-plagiarism is also a thing. See above.) Additional administrative actions may be taken at the discretion of the instructor (and within the parameters of University policy). If you have any questions about proper citation procedures, please review the APA manual as discussed above, or contact the instructor. I consider any academic misconduct in this course as a serious offense, and I will pursue the strongest possible academic penalties for such behavior. The disciplinary procedures and penalties for academic misconduct are described on the Dean of Students website (https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/information-for-students-academic-misconduct/) and in Chapter UWS 14 Student Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures. (See University Policies below). EXPECTATIONS It is expected that students will: 1. Come to class on time and prepared. It is understood that the readings assigned for the class period will have been read so that the student can contribute to the discussion and ask the instructor about material that was not clear. The reading load of this course is moderate: the student will read approximately 25 pages each week. 2. Have access to e-mail. Every student has a free email account through UWEC. Students should check their University email at least daily, as important notices and reminders will be sent to the class via this medium. Students are responsible for this CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 5
information, and must make arrangements with the instructor if a problem should arise. 3. Check with classmates to obtain notes and materials handed out in class when absent. Other important materials will be available solely through the course webpage. It is the student's responsibility to visit the site regularly to obtain this information. 4. Not interfere, in any way, with the learning environment in the classroom. Disruptive students will be asked to leave, and further disciplinary action may be taken if necessary. 5. Know and understand all of the information written on this syllabus. UNIVERSITY POLICIES Academic Honesty: The Board of Regents, administrators, faculty, academic staff and students of the University of Wisconsin System believe that academic honesty and integrity are fundamental to the mission of higher education and of the University of Wisconsin System. The University has a responsibility to promote academic honesty and integrity and to develop procedures to deal effectively with instances of academic dishonesty. Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others academic endeavors. Students who violate these standards must be confronted and must accept the consequences of their actions. CHAPTER UWS 14 STUDENT ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Accommodations for Disabilities: Any student who has a disability and is in need of classroom accommodations, please contact the instructor and the Services for Students with Disabilities Office in Centennial Hall 2106 at the beginning of the semester. Dropping this Course: The last day to drop this course with no record is Tuesday, September 18th. The last day to withdraw from this course, resulting in a W on your transcript, is Tuesday, November 13th. See https://www.uwec.edu/registrar/calendar/ upload/revisedacademicregistrationcalendar2018_2019.pdf for all important academic dates for the semester. Absences: Religious Observance: If you wish to be absent from class to observe a religious holiday, make arrangements in advance with the instructor. Missing Class to Participate in a Required Activity: To be excused from this class to participate in a required activity for another course or a university-sanctioned event, you must provide the instructor with adequate advanced notice and a written authorization from the faculty member of the other course or from a university administrator. Other Authorized Absences: The instructor will provide an opportunity to make up any points missed in class as a result of an authorized absence. The student must contact the instructor before the absence, when known in advance, to make arrangements. In the event of an unexpected authorized absence, the student must contact the instructor within 72 hours of the absence to make arrangements. Final Note: Incorrect dates or other inconsistencies in this syllabus will be clarified in class and/or on the course website as needed. It is the student s responsibility to attend class to obtain that information. CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 6
CRMJ 302 Youth Crime and Juvenile Justice tentative schedule subject to change Date Topics Assignments Thursday 9/6 Introduction to class and syllabus None Tuesday 9/11 Childhood and delinquency Chapter 1 Thursday 9/13 The nature and extent of delinquency Chapter 2 Tuesday 9/18 Individual views of delinquency Chapter 3 Structure, process, culture, and delinquency Chapter 4 Thursday 9/20 Social reaction, social conflict, and delinquency Chapter 5 Tuesday 9/25 Developmental theories of delinquency Chapter 6 Thursday 9/27 Exam 1 Gender and delinquency Chapter 7 Tuesday 10/2 The family and delinquency Chapter 8 Thursday 10/4 Peers and delinquency: Juvenile gangs and groups Chapter 9 Tuesday 10/9 Online discussion Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice To be determined Thursday 10/11 Online discussion Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice To be determined Tuesday 10/16 Peers and delinquency: Juvenile gangs and groups Chapter 9 Thursday 10/18 Schools and delinquency Chapter 10 Tuesday 10/23 Schools and delinquency Chapter 10 Thursday 10/25 Drug use and delinquency Chapter 11 Tuesday 10/30 Delinquency prevention: Social and developmental Perspectives Thursday 11/1 Exam 2 Chapter 12 Paper Topic Due Tuesday 11/6 Juvenile justice: Then and now Chapter 13 Paper Outline Due Thursday 11/8 Police work and juveniles Chapter 14 Tuesday 11/13 Thursday 11/15 Tuesday 11/20 Thursday 11/22 Juvenile court process: Pretrial, trial, and sentencing No class ASC Juvenile corrections: Probation, community treatment, and institutionalization No class Thanksgiving Break Chapter 15 Paper Sources Due Chapter 16 Paper Summary Due Tuesday 11/27 Juvenile corrections: Probation, community treatment, and institutionalization Thursday 11/29 Exam 3 Chapter 16 Tuesday 12/4 Student presentations Final Paper Due Thursday 12/6 Student presentations Tuesday 12/11 Thursday 12/13 Wed. 12/19 Student presentations Student presentations Final Exam 5:00pm CRMJ 302 Fall 2018 PATCHIN PAGE 7